CPM Homework Help : CCA2 Problem 10-14

If Emily bought three pounds of oranges and four pounds of bananas for $\$8.53$ and Beth bought four pounds of oranges and two pounds of bananas for $\$7.74$ , how much should Jenel expect to pay for nine pounds of oranges and seven pounds of bananas?

Hint:

Try writing a system of equations for the problem.

Step:

$3$ (oranges) $+4$ (bananas) $=\$8.53$
$4$ (oranges) $+2$ (bananas) $=\$7.74$

More Help:

Solve the system of equations to determine the cost of $1$ pound of oranges and $1$ pound of bananas.
Use your answers to determine the cost of $9$ pounds of oranges and $7$ pounds of bananas.